BARBY & ONLEY PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES
Held on……MONDAY 3rd OCTOBER 2011 at….…7.30…pm
In BARBY VILLAGE HALL
Clerks Address: HOPTHORNE FARM,18KILSBYROAD,BARBY, RUGBY,CV238TT Telephone:01788891184
E-Mail:clerk@barbyandonleyparishcouncil.co.uk
PRESENT: Chairman - Cllr R Camp, D Blezard, D Cotton, D Finch, C Gibbs, B Lomax, C Lomax,
P Owen, H Vale. Clerk – Catherine Camp. PCSO K Thompson, 6 members of the public.
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1 APOLOGIES
1.1 Apologies were accepted from Cllrs R Davies Accepted
(work), D Finch(Hols).
2 PUBLIC Parish Council meeting closed at 19.35pm to allow
PARTICIPATION members of the public to raise any issues they wish .
2.1 Tree on Kilsby Road Concern was raised that a tree is both obscuring
the street light and overhanging the highway.
The Chairman explained that the owner had
been contacted, but it will now be referred to the
Highway Authority.
A list of all overhanging trees to be compiled.
2.2 Queens Diamond Jubilee A request for funding towards the celebrations To be discussed at
Celebrations – 4/5th June was made. Barby Village Hall is booked and Jan the Parish Council
2012 Middleton is prepared to put together a Budget meeting.
committee to plan events. Rough costs required. Costs required.
A request for a male representative from the PC
to join the committee was made. AGENDA
2.3 Concern was raised over The Highway Authority to be asked to inspect
the cracked and uneven them to try and get some action. The Clerk Street Doctor
pavements. urged people to log problems through Street Dr. Tel 0845 601 1113
2.4 Barby Lane and Onley The Highway Authority to be asked to inspect
Lane surfaces. them to try and get some action.
2.5 Hedge around Play Area A request for an autumn cut was made. AGENDA
2.6 District Councillor i) Barby Moorings Appeal Inspector stated that
Reports - C Lomax this should not be for residential boats. This has
been investigated by DDC who state it is too
difficult to prove that people are resident for
more than 72 hrs in a 7 day period, so no action
will be taken.
ii) Boundary Commission recommended 8 rural
wards each with 3 members. This has now been
amended so that Braunston and Welton becomes
a 1 member ward, and ASL, Kilsby, Barby and
Crick become a 2 member ward. DDC are still
minded to object.
There is also a suggestion to alter the MPs area
to include part of south Leicestershire.
-Brian Lomax OBE iii) HGV traffic has increased and Tom Tom Sat
Navs misdirect vehicles to Castle Mound CV23
8TN instead of Castle Mound Way industrial
estate in Rugby CV23 0UY.
iv) Parking on pavements and verges is spoiling AGENDA
the grass and hindering access. A bylaw to be
investigated. Erection of bollards on The Green
could help.
2.7 County Councillor No report received from Cllr Robin Brown.
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2.8 PCSO K Thompson PCSO Thompson summarised the crime
committed in Barby since Jan 2011. He reported
that youths had cleared graffiti off the Village
Hall under a “Youth Restorative Order”.
Regular speed enforcement is being carried out.
Operation Pumpkin will aim to reduce anti-
social behaviour at Halloween/Bonfire Night.
Concerns were raised over an aggressive cold AGENDA – No
caller. Cold Caller Zone.
Meeting reconvened at PCSO Thompson and 4 members of the public
20.05 left the meeting.
3 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
3.1 R Camp Personal and Prejudicial interest in Clerks
Salary.
3.2 B Lomax As a member of DDC Planning Committee .
4 MINUTES
4.1 Minutes of 5th Sept 2011 Proposed C Lomax, Seconded C Gibbs, Agreed. Signed and Approved
5 RESIGNATION
5.1 Letter from Cllr R Camp Cllr Camp said he is unable to continue as RC thanked.
Chairman due to the demands of a new job. He AGENDA –
New Chairman required
will stand down at the end of the meeting.
6 MATTERS ARISING
6.1 Vehicle Activated Sign Is still awaited. Cllr Gibbs to look after battery.
6.2 Graffiti Artist Clerk reported difficulty in contacting artists but
will try to arrange something for half-term.
6.3 Nortoft Lane The lane is now open to traffic.
6.4 Onley Play Area Gate Has been adjusted so that it opens easily.
6.5 Onley Tree posts Posts with anti-vandal paint have been replaced.
5.8 Ref 10.1 Mins 4th July Paperwork to be forwarded to A Cooper/ DC
7 ROLES & We agreed and final version to be distributed Clerk
Responsibilities with the minutes.
8 PLANNING
8.1 New Planning Applications
8.1.1 DA/2011/0714 Renewal of DA/08/0912 for single storey Reiterated
20 The Green extension to form workshop /garage / gate piers. comments on
The Council reiterated comments that gates previous
should open inwards, and garage and application.
workshop should not be used for commercial
use.
8.1.2 DA/2011/0742 Although not in the parish, the Clerk alerted the
Council to an application for 2 windturbines at No Comments.
DIRFT between M1 and Watling Street.
8.2 Outstanding
Applications
8.2.1 DA/2011/0493 and 0574 Two single storey infill extensions. The Old Awaited
Stone Cottage, 23 Daventry Road, Barby
8.2.2 DA/2011/0578 Listed Building consent for 1st floor extension Awaited
Boseworth Cottage, 23 over existing utility room.
Kilsby Road, Barby
8.2.3 DA/2011/0629 Renewal of planning permission DA/2008/0711 Awaited
for single storey rear extension 1 Castle Mound.
8.2.4 APPEAL Windfarm APP/Y2810/A/11/2153242 Awaited
Watford
8.2.5 R10/0423 Willoughby Crematorium Awaited
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8.3 Other Planning Matters
7.3.2 Welcome Pack A draft to be produced based on Cottinghams. AGENDA/Clk
7.3.3 Planning Consultation National Policy Framework, Local Plan etc CEEL to advise
9 HIGHWAYS
9.1 Road/Pavements Clerk and Cllr Gibbs to meet with NCC to try
and get the road and pavement surfaces
improved. Clerk to log them on Street Doctor.
9.2 Parking on Verges Permission to be sought from NCC for erection
of wooden bollards.
9.3 Parking on Pavements Bylaw to be investigated.
9.4 Footpath EC19 EC19 around Barby reservoir has been
permanently diverted. f.i.o
9.5 Longdown Lane WCC to be contacted again to request clearer
junction signing of the junction off the A45. Clerk
10 ONLEY
10.1 Onley Park Trees Work is required to remove dead wood from Additional quotes to
Willows and Horse Chestnut and removal of be obtained.
dead rowan.
It was suggested that large logs be left as seats.
10.2 Visibility turning onto The Prison Service wish to meet a Cllr on site
prison approach road. regarding visibility as they feel there is not a
problem. DC to liaise with prison. D Cotton
10.3 OPRA Meeting DC reported on a successful meeting with the
Marina Developers who are planning to make 3
pedestrian safety refuges on the A45, red tarmac
and flashing VAS and slow the traffic on the
approach road. Bus stops may need to be
relocated slightly. This is being negotiated.
10.4 Street Light No 17 It was reported that this is disconnected. Clk to investigate.
10.5 Village Hall Trust Cllr Lomax to liaise with the Clerk to obtain
quotes from Solicitors to put Hall in trust. Clerk / CEEL
11 ACCOUNTS
11.1 Monies received £18779 Precept from DDC; £15 Advertising;
£12.46 BoI interes:£139.59 Reimbursed KPC.
11.2 Financial Position £ 181582.97 of which (£143609.72 Onley) Attached
at 30 Sept 11
11.3 New Cheque signatories New cheque signatories need to go to bank. DC /BD
11.4 History Project To request a grant from Cllr R Brown. NCC Agreed
11.5 Budget It was agreed to set up a Working party to put RC/RD and DC to
together a proposed budget to be debated in Nov form Working party
and ratified in Dec.
11.6 Skate park fencing It was agreed that it would be difficult to erect a
very high fence to stop cricket balls but the
situation would be monitored and Health and
Safety advice sought.
11.7 Consideration of grant to Temporary boarding up of Scoreboard £120.19 This was agreed
BCC
11.8 Cheques for Payment Payments were approved as listed.
To Whom Paid Chq No Details of Payment £ Power to Pay
Catherine Camp 22026 Clerks Salary Oct 2011 711.95 LGA(1972) s112
HMR&C 22027 Tax and National Insurance 46.66 LGA(1972) s112
NCC 22028 Pension Contribution 214.65 LGA(1972) s112
Miss Jade Bonsey 22029 Newsletter Delivery 25.00 LGA(1972) s142
Mr A Brannigan 22030 Newsletter Delivery 9.00 LGA(1972) s142
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Krishna Enterprises 22031 Newsletter Printing 215.00 LGA(1972) s142
Mr D Busfield 22032 Litter Picking July and Aug 25.00 OPA 1906
S Hartwell 22033 Mowing Play Area 130.80 LG(MP)A76 s19;OSA1906
ss 9&10
Lamley Brothers 22034 Mowing Barby Village 513.60 LG(MP)A76s19;OSA1906s
s9&10
Miracle Design and 22035 Part cost of Play Equipment 577.67 LG(MP)A 1976 s19
Play
Renovate Contracts 22036 Village Hall from Grant 600.00 LG(MP)A 1976 s19
Ltd
Vision ICT 22037 Website Hosting 148.20 LGA(1972)s111
Webbs Computer 22038 Replacement Computer 490.00 LGA(1972)s111
Services
E.ON UK 22039 Barby Street Lighting 208.99 HA(1980)s301
E.ON 22040 Onley Street Lighting 48.55 HA(1980)s301
BT Payment Services 22041 Phone Bill (50% KPC) 70.14 LGA(1972)s111
Ltd
R L Thomas 22042 Hedge Cutting 99.99 LG(MP)A76s19;OSA1906s
s9&10
Simon Cummins 22043 Litter Picking April - Sept 90.00 LG(MP)A76s19;OSA1906s
s9&10
Catherine Camp 22044 Clerks Expenses 55.21 LGA(1972) s111
Dawn Cotton 22045 Ink Cartridge for OPRA 25.97 LGA(1972) s111
Lamley Brothers 65 Mowing at Onley 720.00 LG(MP)A76s19;OSA1906s
s9&10
12 PLAY AREAS / SKATE PARK
12.1 Report on Skate Park Clerk reported that a dustbin has L Tait to have key
been obtained and attached to the to empty it.
half pipe.
12.2 To Report any Accidents None reported at Skate Park.
Accident involving damaged seat in
Barby Play Area.
12.3 Safety Inspections Reports Weekly report sheets are being H Vale/DF
provided to the Clerk.
12.4 Grant procurement No progress made. H Vale
12.5 Repairs / Vandalism Roundabout parts on order.
Seat slats have been sawn off- It was
agreed to remove the bench. Clerk to arrange
Base of tower needs repair as
laminate has split. Clerk to arrange
Baby Swings have bird poo on. Cleaning required
Timber surround to woodchip broken Alternatives to be
debated. AGENDA
12.6 RoSPA report Had been received.
12.7 Trimming of Hedge Councillors were asked to consider AGENDA
Daventry Rd alternatives.
12.8 Training HV to attend a training course on HV and DF ?
obtaining grant funding.
12.9 Graffiti PCSO arranged for youngsters to Thanks to those
remove the graffiti on Village Hall. Cllrs who attended.
12.10 Half Term Youth Activities It was agreed that Shailen Popat of
Realize would run a half term youth
project in Barby. It is hoped that this
will lead to the establishment of a
Youth Club run by Realize.
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13 CORRESPONDENCE
1. Have Your Say Police Authority Questionnaire - Closing date 30 Nov 11
2. Northants CALC “Update” - emailed to all Emailed
3 Affordable Housing Leaflet
4 Northamptonshire Minerals and Waste Development Framework adopted 30/6
5 Warwickshire Waste Core Strategy
6 LCR NALC Magazine
7 CPRE Booklet How to respond to Planning Applications.
8 Electoral review of Daventry Final recommendations from Boundary
Commission
9 2013 Review of Parliamentary constituencies in England consultation until 5/12
10 Details of Minimum Wage increases from 1st Oct 2011
11 Bulletin from Northants County Council
12 Update on Superfast Northamptonshire Broadband
13 NCC Highway Maintenance Initiatives.
14 DDC Dog Control Orders – Consultation closes 18th October.
15 Diamond Jubilee Commemorative Medals
16 Parish and Town Councils Meeting Minutes 16 June. Next Meeting 15th Dec
11
17 Details of Fields in Trust
18 Sex Establishment Licencing Consultation ends 7th October – DDC Policy doc
19 Windfarm e-petition Request from Cllr F Wiig to sign this petition
20 Photos of recent vandalism
21 Parish Newsletter – A note to be put on the notice board of the next deadline
22 Letter from Barby WI regarding Newsletter Deadline change. –Noted.
14 BROADBAND
14.1 Superfast Broadband bid has Letter to be sent to NCC, MP and DIRFT 3
been obtained by NCC Developers to try and secure this.
15 BARBY VILLAGE HALL C Gibbs
15.1 Meeting 21st Sept 11 Attended by Cllr C Gibbs. He reported that
there have been concerns raised over the
metal fence between the Church and Village
Hall. A conveyance dated 1949 states that it
is the responsibility of the Parish Council. Clerk to inform
This was debated and it was concluded that the Village
the conveyance related to the previous hall. Hall
The Village Hall committee could request a committee,
grant from Barby & Onley Parish Council but church and
it was suggested it was referred to the Church church trust.
15 ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA Signing of Longdown Lane from A45 AGENDA
Play Area/ Bollards/Budget/No cold calling
zone.
In the absence of further business the meeting closed at 21.30pm
NEXT MEETING – MONDAY 7th NOVEMBER 2011 in Barby Village Hall.
Budget Working party to be convened.